Important Watches, Wristwatches and C...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Apr 12, 1997
LOT 385
Bovet, Fleurier, Swiss, No. 776, made for the Chinese Market, circa 1840. Fine 18K gold and enamel, pearl set centre seconds watch.
CHF 22,000 - 26,000
C. Three body Empire with split-pearl set bezels pendant and bow, the band with mauve champleve enamelled decoration, the back enamel panel painted with a fine composition of Summer flowers over a mauve ground (slightly restored on the border). Hinged gold glazed cuvette. D. White enamel with Roman numerals. Blued steel "spade" hands. M. Gilt brass, "Chinese" calibre fully engraved with a foliage decoration, free standing barrel, single wheel duplex escapement with steel escape wheel and three-arm balance with wedge shaped and partly blued steel weights, flat balance spring and regulator. Signed on the movement. In very good condition. Diam. 57 mm.
